Soldiering On Awards 2025
15 Years of Celebration
Animal Partnership Award
In partnership with Pets at Home
Business Scale-Up Award
In partnership with LSEG Foundation
Business Start-Up Award
In partnership with GKN Aerospace
Community Impact Award
In partnership with BAE Systems
Defence Inclusivity Award
In partnership with Barclays
Education, Training & Development Award
In partnership with Reed in Partnership
Employee Champion Award
In partnership with Landmarc
Family Values Award
In partnership with Pinnacle Service Families
Healthcare & Rehabilitation Award
In partnership with Redwood Technologies Group
Inspiration Award
In partnership with NatWest
Lifetime Achievement Award
In partnership with Oracle
Working Together Award
In partnership with Forces in Mind Trust
Independent Judging Panel
Lt Gen Richard Nugee CB CVO CBE
Co-Chair of Judges
Debra Allcock-Tyler
Co-Chair of Judges
CEO, The Directory of Social Change
Helen Helliwell
CEO, Invictus Games Birmingham 2027
Anisha Worbs
Director, Office for Veterans’ Affairs
Lt Gen Sir Nicholas Pope KCB CBE
Chair, Cobseo
David Richmond CBE
CEO, Royal Hospital Chelsea
Neil ‘Jacko’ Jackson
Director, Defence Relationship Management (MOD
Brig Karl Harris CBE
Founder and Member, British Army’s Multicultural Network & Director, Land Command and Staff College
Michelle Alston
Chief Executive, Forces in Mind Trust
Rebecca Foran-Coutts
Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager, Practices & Partnerships, BAE Systems
Simon Morioka
Joint Chief Executive, PPL
Julie Baker
Head of Strategic Partnerships, NatWest Group
Category Judging Panel
Craig Beaumont OBE
Executive Director, Federation of Small Businesses
Daniel Elser
Director of Grants and Quality, The Royal British Legion
Angela Owen OBE
Founder, Women in Defence UK
Adrian Peters
Service Leaver Transition SME
Mark Miller
Business Development Director - UK Defence, GKN Aerospace
Gina Allsop
Inspiration Award Winner 2022
Tony Blaney
Senior National Account Manager, Defence Relationship Management (MOD)
Karen Porter
Head of Communications & Engagement, Landmarc
Karen Tracey
Director, Dunelm Leaders
Douglas Badham
Partner, Curzon Consulting
Lisa Marr
Head of Security Awareness, RWE
Darren Elsey
Regional Operations Manager North, Landmarc
Duncan Bruce OBE
Army Veteran
Amber Pemberton
Policy Officer, Forces in Mind Trust
Sarah Pittaway
Divisional Director, Pinnacle Service Families
Maj Daljinder Singh Virdee MBE VR
Defence Inclusivity Award Winner 2024
Founder, Defence Sikh Network
Jonathon Giemza-Pipe
Animal Partnership Award Winner 2023
Maj Javed Johl
Chair, Army Multicultural Network
Jade Guest
Account Manager, Public Sector, Computacenter
Amy Whidburn
Sustainability Director, Pets at Home
Ian Holland
Veteran Founders Ecosystem Manager, Barclays
Rosie Hutton
Rosie Hutton, Key Initiatives and DE&I Lead – EMEA, CBRE
Camilla Howard
Regional Operations Manager, Compass Group
Partners & Supporters
In Partnership with
Animal Partnership Award
Honours the unique relationships and companionship provided by animals, and/or the achievements of individuals or organisations engaged with animals that support and empower members of the Armed Forces community. The judging panel will select a shortlist of three entries to progress to the final public vote.
In Partnership with
Employee Champion Award
Recognises an exceptional employee who has made a significant contribution to support members of the Armed Forces community achieve success within civilian roles. Nominees will demonstrate a measurable impact and extraordinary commitment to championing the employability of service leavers, reservists, veterans, spouses, and family members. The nominator must be employed by the same employer as the nominee.
In Partnership with
Education, Training & Development Award
Recognises excellence in the provision of vocational education, training, or skills development for members of the wider Armed Forces community. This may be delivered by an individual, team, or organisation.
In Partnership with
Working Together Award
Honours a group of people, team, or organisation that has demonstrated an enduring commitment to a collaborative approach, engaging with others to support the sector within the wider Armed Forces community.
In Partnership with
Family Values Award
Recognises excellence in the provision of vocational education, training, or skills development for members of the wider Armed Forces community. This may be delivered by an individual, team, or organisation.
In Partnership with
Business Start-Up Award
Recognises an individual or group of individuals linked with the Armed Forces community who have started a successful new business venture within the last two years (since 01 January 2023) and who still retain a minimum of 50% interest in the venture.
In Partnership with
Healthcare and Rehabilitation Award
Recognises a person or team that has demonstrated a major commitment and contribution in support of the physical or mental welfare of serving or former members of the Armed Forces community. This may be through healthcare, therapeutic treatment, or rehabilitation services and support.
In Partnership with
Business Scale-Up Award
Honours an individual or group of individuals linked with the Armed Forces community who have started a successful new business venture more than two years ago (before 01 January 2023) and who still retain a minimum of 50% interest in the venture.
In Partnership with
Defence Inclusivity Award
Honours the commitment and achievements of an individual, team, or organisation in delivering greater diversity and inclusion within UK Defence and the Armed Forces community.
In Partnership with
New for 2025
Community Impact Award
Recognises a Charity, Social Enterprise, or other Third Sector Organisation that has made a significant positive impact on the lives of specific beneficiary cohorts within the Armed Forces community. This impact should be evidenced within the last three years; since 01 January 2022.
In Partnership with
Inspiration Award
Celebrates a person who has overcome significant challenge, injury, or disability, inspiring others in the Armed Forces community with their outstanding achievements in personal endeavour, campaigning, sport, or the workplace. The judging panel will select a shortlist of three entries to progress to the final public vote.
In Partnership with
Lifetime Achievement Award
Honours a person whose lifetime of dedicated service has provided a significant contribution in support of the Armed Forces community.
A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors and partners for standing with the Armed Forces community and helping make this celebration of service and achievement possible.
Award Category Partners
Nominations Partner
“PPL are delighted to be the nominations partner for this year’s inspirational Soldiering On Awards. The Awards shine a light on the incredible levels of determination, resilience and ambition of both individuals and teams in the Armed Forces community. We continue to be amazed and inspired by the stories the awards uncover each year and are proud to be associated with the wider societal contribution of the Military family”
John Mason, CEO, Placing Platform Limited
House of Lords Finalist Reception Partner
“Centrica is again delighted, humbled and honoured to support this year’s Finalists’ Reception at the House of Lords. It is a privilege for us to be involved in this common purpose, celebrating the outstanding finalists who have shown determination, entrepreneurship, resolve and selfless commitment”
Ian Fortune, Head of Pathways, Centrica
Data Analytics Partner
“RAND Europe is delighted to continue our commitment to the Soldiering On Awards. Through RAND’s work with ex-serving personnel and their families, we are aware of the huge benefits that recognition and rewards have on this community”
Ruth Harris, Director of Defence and Security, RAND Europe
Technology Partner
“This collaboration brings together two of the UK’s leading technology providers in a shared commitment to champion the Armed Forces community through digital enablement, inclusion, and innovation. The partnership further demonstrates the commitment to the very individuals at the heart of the Soldiering On mission.”
Adele Every, Managing Director - Public Sector, Cisco
Technology Partner
“It’s an honour to be joining forces with Adele and Cisco to support the incredible work of the Soldiering On Awards. Technology plays a vital role in enabling opportunity and inclusion, and we’re excited to bring our capabilities to a partnership that uplifts and celebrates those who have served and continue to make an impact."
Philip Pearson, Public Sector Lead, Computacenter
Venue Partner
CBRE is delighted to be partnering with the Soldiering On Awards, which recognise the extraordinary talent that exists within the Armed Forces community. As an organisation we pride ourselves on supporting communities, so to work with the Soldiering On Awards and help shine a light on those who have served, as well as their families and those who support the community, is an honour.”
Rosie Hutton, Key Initiatives and DE&I Lead – EMEA, CBRE
Awards Support
Nominations | Jan - March | ||
Judging | April - June | ||
Finalists Announcement | June | ||
Finalists Reception | 15th July | ||
Awards Night | 17th September |
